- Win Rate
- 48.5%
- Pick Rate
- 1.2%
- Ban Rate
- 6.3%
Naafiri Jungle Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 2,488
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 23, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Jungle lane opponent Naafiri faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Master Yi (59.8% win rate against Naafiri) and Briar (60.0%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 27 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Naafiri.
- Hardest counter
- Master Yiwins 59.8%
- Next hardest
- Briarwins 60.0%
- Biggest lane bully
- Briar+387 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Qiyanayou win 63.5%
- Jungle lanes won at 15
- 52.7%
Who Counters Naafiri Jungle (Patch 26.20)
27 lane opponents · 1,838 gamesThe hardest Jungle matchups for Naafiri are Master Yi (59.8% win rate against Naafiri), Briar (60.0%) and Shyvana (58.9%). Briar is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 387 gold ahead of Naafiri on average. Across the 26 matchups with lane data, Naafiri is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 6 and clearly behind against 1. The easiest lane is Qiyana: Naafiri wins 63.5%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Master Yi | 59.8% | +102 | +0.8 | +76 | Leans their way | 87 |
 Briar | 60.0% | +387 | −1.5 | +20 | Leans their wayWins lane | 75 |
 Shyvana | 58.9% | −226 | +1.1 | +13 | Leans their way | 73 |
 Wukong | 57.5% | −56 | +0.2 | +106 | Leans their way | 73 |
 Zac | 61.0% | −173 | −7.7 | −4 | Leans their way | 41 |
 Sejuani | 62.5% | −176 | −4.3 | +34 | Leans their way | 32 |
 Kayn | 52.1% | −44 | +0.2 | +85 | Leans their way | 190 |
 Cho'Gath | 55.7% | −368 | −2.8 | −63 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 79 |
 Lillia | 58.3% | −111 | +3.7 | +205 | Leans their way | 48 |
 Diana | 57.1% | +62 | +5.8 | +111 | Leans their way | 56 |
 Shaco | 56.7% | −175 | −8.5 | −157 | Leans their way | 60 |
 Viego | 52.6% | +191 | +2.8 | +220 | Leans their way | 114 |
 Graves | 54.7% | +93 | +2.9 | +128 | Leans their way | 53 |
 Kha'Zix | 52.1% | +24 | −1.0 | +28 | Leans their way | 73 |
 Warwick | 49.5% | +137 | −5.6 | +21 | Even | 107 |
 Sylas | 51.6% | −428 | −12.3 | −299 | Loses lane | 62 |
 Nocturne | 51.8% | +139 | +2.2 | +274 | Even | 56 |
 Ekko | 51.0% | +224 | −1.8 | +142 | Even | 49 |
 Lee Sin | 43.2% | −84 | −7.1 | −154 | Leans your way | 155 |
 Vi | 47.5% | −401 | −1.8 | −165 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 59 |
 Rengar | 48.6% | −142 | −2.3 | +21 | Even | 37 |
 Fiddlesticks | 47.6% | −453 | −5.4 | −265 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 42 |
 Jarvan IV | 45.7% | −78 | −2.4 | +62 | Leans your way | 46 |
 Amumu | 45.5% | −600 | −6.7 | −303 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 44 |
 Nunu & Willump | 43.3% | — | — | — | Leans your way | 30 |
 Qiyana | 36.5% | +264 | +2.5 | +198 | Favorable | 63 |
 Rammus | 38.2% | −832 | −10.6 | −483 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 34 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Naafiri | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Master Yi | 59.8% | +102 | 87 |
| 2. Briar | 60.0% | +387 | 75 |
| 3. Shyvana | 58.9% | −226 | 73 |
| 4. Wukong | 57.5% | −56 | 73 |
| 5. Zac | 61.0% | −173 | 41 |
Naafiri Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Naafiri's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Jungle opponents. Right of the line, Naafiri is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Naafiri counters are Master Yi, Briar, Shyvana, and Wukong. These champions either out-trade Naafiri in lane, have abilities that negate Naafiri's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Master Yi in particular exploits Naafiri's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Naafiri involves understanding Naafiri's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Naafiri when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Naafiri in team fights before Naafiri can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Naafiri to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Naafiri's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Naafiri - Game Phase Strategy
Naafiri may look for extended trades. Avoid long fights and kite with slows. Short trades favor you against sustained damage.
Naafiri becomes increasingly tanky mid game. Focus on kiting and percent health damage. Avoid fighting in choke points.
Naafiri is very durable late game. Use armor penetration or anti-tank items. Focus squishier targets first if Naafiri is too tanky.
Tips for Playing Against Naafiri
- Pick Master Yi or similar champions with kits that exploit Naafiri's weaknesses
- Build Plated Steelcaps or Seeker's Armguard early to reduce Naafiri's damage in lane
- Track Naafiri's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Naafiri's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Naafiri during vulnerable windows
- Group with teammates to deny Naafiri solo picks
- Place control wards in flanking positions to spot Naafiri's engages
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What Naafiri Is Good Against
The Jungle opponents Naafiri beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Naafiri is your champion.
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Naafiri Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Naafiri?
In the Jungle lane this patch, the strongest counters to Naafiri are Master Yi (59.8% over 87 games), Briar (60.0% over 75 games), Shyvana (58.9% over 73 games), Wukong (57.5% over 73 games), Kayn (52.1% over 190 games).
What is Naafiri's hardest matchup?
Master Yi. Naafiri wins only 40.2% of 87 lane games against Master Yi and sits at −102 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Naafiri good against?
Naafiri's best Jungle matchups this patch are Qiyana (63.5%), Lee Sin (56.8%), Warwick (50.5%).
Who beats Naafiri in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Naafiri's toughest lanes are Briar (+387 gold ahead).
Is Naafiri a lane bully?
Yes. Naafiri Jungle averages 96 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 53% of games.